Now the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association is launching Target: Stroke Phase II to continue eliminating treatment delays for people who suffer ischemic strokes. The association is challenging hospitals to provide tPA to eligible patients in an even more timely fashion.

The primary goal for Target: Stroke Phase II is for hospitals to achieve door-to-needle times within 60 minutes in 75 percent or more of acute ischemic stroke patients treated with tPA.

Starting in January 2015, hospitals will have the opportunity to be recognized with two new Target: Stroke Honor Roll levels. The Honor Roll levels will include: Target: Stroke Honor Roll, Target: Stroke Honor Roll-Elite and Target: Stroke Honor Roll-Elite Plus. Learn more.

Target: Stroke Phase II Survey 2.0 Launch On December 9, one representative at each participating Get With the Guidelines-Stroke hospital received an email with online survey link to complete the Target: Stroke Phase II Survey 2.0. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association greatly values each Target: Stroke participating hospital’s input and the commitment to improving stroke care and outcomes. If you are planning to apply for Target: Stroke Honor Roll, Honor Roll Elite or Honor Roll Elite Plus after January 1, 2015 you must complete the online Target: Stroke Phase II Survey 2.0 prior to submitting application for approval. Please contact Mary Paulsen atMary.Paulsen@heart.org with any questions.